DuLL_ExIsTeNz
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- Jan 9, 2009
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Hey RoostRider, where are you from in northern MN, if you don't mind me asking? I grew up in Grand Rapids (MN, not MI) and my parents still live up there.
Dull- I grew up between Virginia and Ely... no doubt you are aware of the "icebox of the nation", Embarass Minnesota?.... I now live in the big city though (if you call St Paul big).... but I still get out there a lot... can't get that out of your blood once it's in there.... lol
Talking to myself alone in the woods also works quite well for keeping away human predatorsThere are fairly simple ways to keep bears away. Namely a bear bell or just talking
Sounds like a Ruger SP101 in .357 mag would do the trick. Its small relitivley light weight and can handle serious abuse. I would never waste my money on just a .38 I have always bought .357 mags and just shot .38s when I feel like it. Why limit yourself when for a few bucks more you could own the .357.
He states, "With an under powered gun penetration and shot placement is everything."
Another factor is that many animals purposely wallow in mud as protection from biting insects. Dried mud in thick fur is daunting...
One or two mention the 158 gr LSWCHP+P load. This is my primary choice for snub nose revolvers, and it's a great urban anti-personnel load.
Agreed. Accuracy with a .38 snubby is difficult for most people to achieve. I'd want basketball size groups @ 25 yds, double action, as a minimum. If the shooter can't do that, then another gun should be considered.
LOL eventually every thread not about a .45 or .357 ends up debating calibers! But I still agree that for long hiking trips or backpacking more than a few days, especially kayaking, you need to think about comfort and adaptability for ALL your equiptment. For a dayhike, sure you can go with a larger gun, but for some serious hiking you need to be comfortable in carry and use.not to debate the whole caliber thing...